Health: Eating Disorders

Learn about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive overeating, and other types of eating disorders. Find out their signs and symptoms, how they can be identified, and prevented. Includes video files, peer stories, questions and answers, and a lesson plan. There is also a link to an eThemes resource on diet and nutrition.

Learn about some of the most common eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating. Scroll down the page and click on the "List of Common Symptoms" to find out what they are. Then read stories of young people who fought these illnesses.

Learn the definition of nutrition. Click on the highlighted "Nutrition" link to get acquainted with the food pyramid and different groups of food necessary for a healthy diet. Includes a drawing, coloring page, and interactive food guide pyramid game.

These sites are about good nutrition and healthy diets. Learn about the food pyramid and how food is good for the body. Topics include how to read food labels and look for additives. There are also online games and quizzes about nutrition.